US Bridges

Mo 240 E over Dry CR

Fair

Howard County, Missouri · S 13 T 50 N R 16 W · Structure no. 5575

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,641
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 240 E over Dry CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 240 E over Dry CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,641 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,433 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 240 E
CrossesDry CR
LocationS 13 T 50 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 240
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.1238, -92.66245
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,641 (2024)
Projected traffic3,433 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 240 E over Dry CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 240 E over Dry CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 240 E over Dry CR carry?

About 2,641 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 240 E over Dry CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 240 E over Dry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.